This came through my inbox earlier today… I’m posting the first one, as it has a K12, Inc. specific item in it. I’ll look to see how this compares to my Google alerts on the stock/company and see if it will be worth incorporating this into the future (as there is a lot of extra, not that useful for our purposes, information here).

An alarming new global currency rule is rumored to go into effect as early as October. Even President Obama is unlikely to stop it at this point. If you own U.S. assets–stocks, bonds, real estate, or just cash in the bank… basically anything priced in U.S. dollars–you must be aware of this huge upcoming change to the way dollars may be used worldwide.

Inter National Market Index (INDEXNYSEGIS:ADR) was upgraded by analysts at Raymond James from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating. They now have a $30.00 price target on the stock. Read More. Tweet This.

AEGON (NYSE:AEG) was upgraded by analysts at Jefferies Group from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating. Previous closing price of $7.72. Read More. Tweet This.

Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. (NASDAQ:AGII) was upgraded by analysts at Macquarie from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating. They now have a $57.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $41.81. 0.1% upside from the previous close of $56.93. Read More. Tweet This.

Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited (NYSE:AHL) was upgraded by analysts at Macquarie from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating. They now have a $49.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $40.00. 0.3% upside from the previous close of $48.85. Read More. Tweet This.

American River Bankshares (NASDAQ:AMRB) was upgraded by analysts at Raymond James from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating. Previous closing price of $9.83. Read More. Tweet This.

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) was upgraded by analysts at Wedbush from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating. They now have a $575.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $435.00. 19.0% upside from the previous close of $483.01. Read More. Tweet This.

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) was upgraded by analysts at Cowen and Company from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating. They now have a $565.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $435.00. 17.0% upside from the previous close of $483.01. Read More. Tweet This.

AVEVA Group plc (LON:AVV) was upgraded by analysts at Investec to a “buy” rating. They now have a GBX 2,600 ($40.57) price target on the stock, up previously from GBX 1,450 ($22.63). Read More.Tweet This.

Clovis Oncology Inc (NASDAQ:CLVS) was upgraded by analysts at Goldman Sachs from a “buy” rating to a “conviction-buy” rating. They now have a $87.06 price target on the stock, down previously from $110.00. Read More. Tweet This.

DHT Holdings Inc (NYSE:DHT) was upgraded by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating. They now have a $10.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $9.00. 18.6% upside from the previous close of $8.43. Read More. Tweet This.

Dynex Capital Inc (NYSE:DX) was upgraded by analysts at MLV & Co. from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating. They now have a $8.50 price target on the stock, down previously from $9.05. 13.2% upside from the previous close of $7.51. Read More. Tweet This.

Emerge Energy Services LP (NASDAQ:EMES) was upgraded by analysts at Robert W. Baird from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating. They now have a $27.00 price target on the stock, down previously from $33.00. 7.7% upside from the previous close of $25.06. Read More. Tweet This.

Emerge Energy Services LP (NYSE:EMES) was upgraded by analysts at Robert W. Baird from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating. They now have a $27.00 price target on the stock, down previously from $33.00. 7.7% upside from the previous close of $25.06. Read More. Tweet This.

Exelixis, Inc. (NASDAQ:EXEL) was upgraded by analysts at Cowen and Company from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating. Previous closing price of $3.91. Read More. Tweet This.

FibroGen Inc (NASDAQ:FGEN) was upgraded by analysts at Goldman Sachs from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating. They now have a $32.00 price target on the stock. 37.9% upside from the previous close of $23.21. Read More. Tweet This.

Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. (NASDAQ:GGAL) was upgraded by analysts at Piper Jaffray from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating. They now have a $30.00 price target on the stock. 41.0% upside from the previous close of $21.28. Read More. Tweet This.

Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. (NASDAQ:GGAL) was upgraded by analysts at Raymond James from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating. They now have a $30.00 price target on the stock. 41.0% upside from the previous close of $21.28. Read More. Tweet This.

Gulfport Energy Co. (NASDAQ:GPOR) was upgraded by analysts at KLR Group from an “accumulate” rating to a “buy” rating. Previous closing price of $37.64. Read More. Tweet This.

Home Capital Group Inc (TSE:HCG) was upgraded by analysts at Scotiabank from a “sector perform” rating to a “sector outperform” rating. They now have a C$42.00 price target on the stock, down previously from C$45.00. 31.8% upside from the previous close of $31.86. Read More. Tweet This.

Installed Building Products Inc (NYSE:IBP) was upgraded by analysts at KeyBanc from a “sector perform” rating to an “overweight” rating. Previous closing price of $25.45. Read More. Tweet This.

Navigators Group Inc (NASDAQ:NAVG) was upgraded by analysts at Macquarie from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating. They now have a $79.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $61.00. 0.1% downside from the previous close of $79.05. Read More. Tweet This.

Ply Gem Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:PGEM) was upgraded by analysts at Deutsche Bank from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating. They now have a $16.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $12.00. 25.3% upside from the previous close of $12.77. Read More. Tweet This.

Range Resources Corp. (NYSE:RRC) was upgraded by analysts at KLR Group from an “accumulate” rating to a “buy” rating. Previous closing price of $43.12. Read More. Tweet This.

RR Donnelley & Sons Co (NYSE:RRD) was upgraded by analysts at Sidoti from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating. They now have a $21.00 price target on the stock. 24.3% upside from the previous close of $16.90. Read More. Tweet This.

Schlumberger Limited. (NYSE:SLB) was upgraded by analysts at Global Hunter Securities from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating. They now have a $105.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $100.00. 25.4% upside from the previous close of $83.71. Read More. Tweet This.

SanDisk Co. (NASDAQ:SNDK) was upgraded by analysts at Nomura from a “reduce” rating to a “neutral” rating. They now have a $50.00 price target on the stock. 9.7% downside from the previous close of $55.39. Read More. Tweet This.

Scorpio Tankers Inc. (NASDAQ:STNG) was upgraded by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating. They now have a $12.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $11.00. 6.3% upside from the previous close of $11.29. Read More. Tweet This.

Toromont Industries Ltd (TSE:TIH) was upgraded by analysts at Canaccord Genuity from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating. They now have a C$36.00 price target on the stock, up previously from C$31.00. 10.4% upside from the previous close of $32.60. Read More. Tweet This.

Telenet Group Holdin (OTCMKTS:TLGHF) was upgraded by analysts at Kepler Capital Markets from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating. Previous closing price of $53.50. Read More. Tweet This.

Unit Co. (NYSE:UNT) was upgraded by analysts at KLR Group from an “accumulate” rating to a “buy” rating. Previous closing price of $22.61. Read More. Tweet This.

Ultra Petroleum Corp. (NYSE:UPL) was upgraded by analysts at KLR Group from an “accumulate” rating to a “buy” rating. Previous closing price of $9.72. Read More. Tweet This.

Whiting Petroleum Corp (NYSE:WLL) was upgraded by analysts at Susquehanna from a “neutral” rating to a “positive” rating. They now have a $33.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $26.47. 24.7% upside from the previous close of $26.47. Read More. Tweet This.

CBS Co. (NYSE:CBS) was downgraded by analysts at Pivotal Research from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating. They now have a $58.00 price target on the stock, down previously from $70.00. 6.0% upside from the previous close of $54.70. Read More. Tweet This.

Cowen Group Inc (NASDAQ:COWN) was downgraded by analysts at Sandler O’Neill from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating. They now have a $6.75 price target on the stock. 3.4% upside from the previous close of $6.53. Read More. Tweet This.

Discovery Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:DISCA) was downgraded by analysts at Pivotal Research from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating. Previous closing price of $33.31. Read More. Tweet This.

Derwent London Plc (LON:DLN) was downgraded by analysts at BNP Paribas to a “neutral” rating. They now have a GBX 3,750 ($58.52) price target on the stock, down previously from GBX 3,910 ($61.02). Read More. Tweet This.

Dunkin Brands Group Inc (NASDAQ:DNKN) was downgraded by analysts at Credit Agricole from an “outperform” rating to an “underperform” rating. Previous closing price of $54.98. Read More. Tweet This.

Dunkin Brands Group Inc (NASDAQ:DNKN) was downgraded by analysts at CLSA from an “outperform” rating to an “underperform” rating. They noted that the move was a valuation call. Previous closing price of $54.98. Read More. Tweet This.

DST Systems, Inc. (NYSE:DST) was downgraded by analysts at Robert W. Baird from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating. They now have a $138.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $130.00. 3.0% upside from the previous close of $133.99. Read More. Tweet This.

Epizyme Inc (NASDAQ:EPZM) was downgraded by analysts at HC Wainright from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating. They now have a $22.00 price target on the stock, down previously from $45.00. 9.9% downside from the previous close of $24.43. Read More. Tweet This.

First Horizon National Corp (NYSE:FHN) was downgraded by analysts at Stephens from an “overweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating. Previous closing price of $15.91. Read More. Tweet This.

Fortum Oyj (NASDAQ:FOJCY) was downgraded by analysts at Investec from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating. Previous closing price of $3.68. Read More. Tweet This.

Twenty-First Century Fox Inc (NASDAQ:FOXA) was downgraded by analysts at Macquarie from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating. They now have a $34.00 price target on the stock, down previously from $40.00. 0.0% upside from the previous close of $33.99. Read More. Tweet This.

Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) was downgraded by analysts at S&P Equity Research to a “hold” rating. They now have a $715.00 price target on the stock. 6.3% upside from the previous close of $672.93. Read More. Tweet This.

Heritage Insurance Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:HRTG) was downgraded by analysts at JMP Securities from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating. They now have a $24.00 price target on the stock. They noted that the move was a valuation call. 11.5% downside from the previous close of $27.11. Read More. Tweet This.

Summit Hotel Properties Inc (NYSE:INN) was downgraded by analysts at Robert W. Baird from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating. Previous closing price of $14.50. Read More. Tweet This.

Kemper Corp (NASDAQ:KMPR) was downgraded by analysts at Sandler O’Neill from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating. They now have a $43.00 price target on the stock. 6.9% upside from the previous close of $40.21. Read More. Tweet This.

Linamar Co. (TSE:LNR) was downgraded by analysts at Canaccord Genuity from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating. Read More. Tweet This.

Progressive Corp (NYSE:PGR) was downgraded by analysts at Deutsche Bank from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating. They now have a $27.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $25.00. 13.7% downside from the previous close of $31.28. Read More. Tweet This.

Prudential plc (LON:PRU) was downgraded by analysts at Jefferies Group to a “hold” rating. They now have a GBX 1,753 ($27.36) price target on the stock, down previously from GBX 1,802 ($28.12).Read More. Tweet This.

Prudential Public Limited Company (NYSE:PUK) was downgraded by analysts at Jefferies Group from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating. Previous closing price of $51.17. Read More. Tweet This.

Solera Holdings Inc (NYSE:SLH) was downgraded by analysts at Piper Jaffray from an “overweight” rating to a “neutral” rating. They now have a $43.00 price target on the stock, down previously from $68.00. 10.1% upside from the previous close of $39.07. Read More. Tweet This.

SunTrust (NYSE:STI) was downgraded by analysts at BMO Capital Markets from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating. They now have a $47.00 price target on the stock. They noted that the move was a valuation call. 5.0% upside from the previous close of $44.75. Read More. Tweet This.

United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE:URI) was downgraded by analysts at Avondale Partners from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating. Previous closing price of $81.26. Read More. Tweet This.

Victrex plc (LON:VCT) was downgraded by analysts at N+1 Singer to a “hold” rating. They now have a GBX 2,100 ($32.77) price target on the stock, down previously from GBX 2,300 ($35.89). Read More. Tweet This.

Yelp Inc (NYSE:YELP) was downgraded by analysts at Barclays from an “overweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating. They now have a $36.00 price target on the stock, down previously from $50.00. 3.0% upside from the previous close of $34.96. Read More. Tweet This.

Zillow Group Inc (NASDAQ:Z) was downgraded by analysts at Barclays from an “equal weight” rating to an “underweight” rating. They now have a $70.00 price target on the stock, down previously from $90.00. 15.9% downside from the previous close of $83.27. Read More. Tweet This.

Credit Suisse says a “miracle powder” could single-handedly save the healthcare system a whopping $1 TRILLION per year. It could also increase life expectancy from 79 years old to 100 years old. This powder attacks the root cause of virtually every known disease, including cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and depression. For investors, it could generate between $79,840 and $141,410 in extra income, depending on your situation.

Abeona Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:ABEO) is now covered by analysts at MLV & Co.. They set a “buy” rating and a $15.00 price target on the stock. 150.0% upside from the previous close of $6.00.Read More. Tweet This.

Inter National Market Index (INDEXNYSEGIS:ADR) is now covered by analysts at Bank of America. They set a “buy” rating and a $50.00 price target on the stock. Read More. Tweet This.

Ashford Hospitality Prime Inc (NYSE:AHP) is now covered by analysts at Brean Capital. They set a “buy” rating and a $19.00 price target on the stock. 22.3% upside from the previous close of $15.53.Read More. Tweet This.

BB&T Corp. (NYSE:BBT) is now covered by analysts at Deutsche Bank. They set a “hold” rating and a $42.00 price target on the stock. 2.8% upside from the previous close of $40.85. Read More. Tweet This.

TopBuild Corp (NYSE:BLD) is now covered by analysts at KeyBanc. They set an “overweight” rating and a $36.00 price target on the stock. 15.7% upside from the previous close of $31.11. Read More.Tweet This.

Catabasis Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:CATB) is now covered by analysts at Cowen and Company. They set an “outperform” rating and a $30.00 price target on the stock. 113.5% upside from the previous close of $14.05. Read More. Tweet This.

Catabasis Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:CATB) is now covered by analysts at Wedbush. They set an “outperform” rating and a $27.00 price target on the stock. 92.2% upside from the previous close of $14.05. Read More. Tweet This.

Catabasis Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:CATB) is now covered by analysts at Citigroup Inc.. They set a “buy” rating and a $21.00 price target on the stock. 49.5% upside from the previous close of $14.05. Read More. Tweet This.

Catabasis Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:CATB) is now covered by analysts at Oppenheimer. They set an “outperform” rating and a $28.00 price target on the stock. 99.3% upside from the previous close of $14.05. Read More. Tweet This.

Cellectis SA (NASDAQ:CLLS) is now covered by analysts at Bank of America. They set a “buy” rating and a $50.00 price target on the stock. 25.7% upside from the previous close of $39.78. Read More.Tweet This.

Constellium NV (NYSE:CSTM) is now covered by analysts at National Alliance Securities. They set a “buy” rating on the stock. Previous closing price of $10.15. Read More. Tweet This.

Glaukos Corp (NASDAQ:GKOS) is now covered by analysts at Cantor Fitzgerald. They set a “buy” rating and a $35.00 price target on the stock. 9.5% upside from the previous close of $31.95. Read More. Tweet This.

Glaukos Corp (NASDAQ:GKOS) is now covered by analysts at Bank of America. They set a “buy” rating on the stock. Previous closing price of $31.95. Read More. Tweet This.

Glaukos Corp (NASDAQ:GKOS) is now covered by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co.. They set an “overweight” rating and a $38.00 price target on the stock. 18.9% upside from the previous close of $31.95. Read More. Tweet This.

Glaukos Corp (NASDAQ:GKOS) is now covered by analysts at Goldman Sachs. They set a “neutral” rating and a $29.00 price target on the stock. 9.2% downside from the previous close of $31.95. Read More. Tweet This.

Glaukos Corp (NASDAQ:GKOS) is now covered by analysts at Canaccord Genuity. They set a “buy” rating and a $35.00 price target on the stock. 9.5% upside from the previous close of $31.95. Read More. Tweet This.

Glaukos Corp (NASDAQ:GKOS) is now covered by analysts at William Blair. They set an “outperform” rating on the stock. Previous closing price of $31.95. Read More. Tweet This.

Gener8 Maritime Inc (NASDAQ:GNRT) is now covered by analysts at Evercore ISI. They set a “buy” rating and a $19.00 price target on the stock. 33.7% upside from the previous close of $14.21. Read More. Tweet This.

Gener8 Maritime Inc (NASDAQ:GNRT) is now covered by analysts at Citigroup Inc.. They set a “buy” rating and a $18.00 price target on the stock. 26.7% upside from the previous close of $14.21. Read More. Tweet This.

Gener8 Maritime Inc (NASDAQ:GNRT) is now covered by analysts at Jefferies Group. They set a “buy” rating and a $20.00 price target on the stock. 40.7% upside from the previous close of $14.21.Read More. Tweet This.

Gener8 Maritime Inc (NASDAQ:GNRT) is now covered by analysts at Evercore Partners Inc.. They set a “buy” rating and a $19.00 price target on the stock. 33.7% upside from the previous close of $14.21. Read More. Tweet This.

Good Energy Group Plc (LON:GOOD) is now covered by analysts at Investec. They set a “buy” rating and a GBX 250 ($3.90) price target on the stock. Read More. Tweet This.

HAVAS (OTCMKTS:HAVSF) is now covered by analysts at Jefferies Group. They set a “buy” rating on the stock. Previous closing price of $8.33. Read More. Tweet This.

Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:HTZ) is now covered by analysts at Credit Suisse. They set an “outperform” rating and a $23.00 price target on the stock. 21.0% upside from the previous close of $19.01. Read More. Tweet This.

Kraft Heinz Co (NYSE:KHC) is now covered by analysts at S&P Equity Research. They set a “hold” rating and a $81.00 price target on the stock. 2.0% upside from the previous close of $79.42. Read More. Tweet This.

Kraft Heinz Co (NYSE:KHC) is now covered by analysts at BMO Capital Markets. They set a “market perform” rating and a $80.00 price target on the stock. 0.7% upside from the previous close of $79.42.Read More. Tweet This.

Lantheus Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:LNTH) is now covered by analysts at Wells Fargo & Co.. They set an “outperform” rating on the stock. Previous closing price of $7.47. Read More. Tweet This.

Lantheus Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:LNTH) is now covered by analysts at RBC Capital. They set an “outperform” rating and a $10.00 price target on the stock. 33.9% upside from the previous close of $7.47. Read More. Tweet This.

Lantheus Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:LNTH) is now covered by analysts at Robert W. Baird. They set an “outperform” rating and a $10.00 price target on the stock. 33.9% upside from the previous close of $7.47. Read More. Tweet This.

Lantheus Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:LNTH) is now covered by analysts at Jefferies Group. They set a “buy” rating and a $12.00 price target on the stock. 60.6% upside from the previous close of $7.47.Read More. Tweet This.

Lantheus Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:LNTH) is now covered by analysts at Credit Suisse. They set an “outperform” rating and a $10.00 price target on the stock. They noted that the move was a valuation call. 33.9% upside from the previous close of $7.47. Read More. Tweet This.

Mondi Plc (LON:MNDI) is now covered by analysts at Investec. They set a “buy” rating and a GBX 1,650 ($25.75) price target on the stock. Read More. Tweet This.

NASDAQ (NASDAQ:PYPL) is now covered by analysts at Evercore ISI. They set a “sell” rating and a $36.00 price target on the stock. 11.7% downside from the previous close of $40.75. Read More.Tweet This.

NASDAQ (NASDAQ:PYPL) is now covered by analysts at SunTrust. They set a “buy” rating and a $45.00 price target on the stock. 10.4% upside from the previous close of $40.75. Read More. Tweet This.

NASDAQ (NASDAQ:PYPL) is now covered by analysts at Robert W. Baird. They set an “outperform” rating and a $45.00 price target on the stock. 10.4% upside from the previous close of $40.75. Read More. Tweet This.

NASDAQ (NASDAQ:PYPL) is now covered by analysts at Wells Fargo & Co.. They set an “outperform” rating on the stock. Previous closing price of $40.75. Read More. Tweet This.

NASDAQ (NASDAQ:PYPL) is now covered by analysts at BMO Capital Markets. They set an “outperform” rating and a $46.00 price target on the stock. 12.9% upside from the previous close of $40.75.Read More. Tweet This.

NASDAQ (NASDAQ:PYPL) is now covered by analysts at Nomura. They set a “buy” rating and a $46.00 price target on the stock. 12.9% upside from the previous close of $40.75. Read More. Tweet This.

NASDAQ (NASDAQ:PYPL) is now covered by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co.. They set an “overweight” rating and a $48.00 price target on the stock. 17.8% upside from the previous close of $40.75.Read More. Tweet This.

Paypal Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:PYPLV) is now covered by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co.. They set an “overweight” rating and a $48.00 price target on the stock. 25.0% upside from the previous close of $38.39. Read More. Tweet This.

Paypal Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:PYPLV) is now covered by analysts at BMO Capital Markets. They set an “outperform” rating and a $46.00 price target on the stock. 19.8% upside from the previous close of $38.39. Read More. Tweet This.

Paypal Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:PYPLV) is now covered by analysts at Wells Fargo & Co.. They set an “outperform” rating on the stock. Previous closing price of $38.39. Read More. Tweet This.

Paypal Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:PYPLV) is now covered by analysts at Robert W. Baird. They set an “outperform” rating and a $45.00 price target on the stock. 17.2% upside from the previous close of $38.39. Read More. Tweet This.

Paypal Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:PYPLV) is now covered by analysts at SunTrust. They set a “buy” rating and a $45.00 price target on the stock. 17.2% upside from the previous close of $38.39. Read More. Tweet This.

Paypal Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:PYPLV) is now covered by analysts at Evercore ISI. They set a “sell” rating and a $36.00 price target on the stock. 6.2% downside from the previous close of $38.39. Read More. Tweet This.

Paypal Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:PYPLV) is now covered by analysts at Evercore Partners Inc.. They set a “sell” rating and a $36.00 price target on the stock. 6.2% downside from the previous close of $38.39. Read More. Tweet This.

Symantec Co. (NASDAQ:SYMC) is now covered by analysts at Macquarie. They set a “neutral” rating and a $24.00 price target on the stock. 2.3% upside from the previous close of $23.47. Read More.Tweet This.

Timkensteel Corp (NASDAQ:TMST) is now covered by analysts at Macquarie. They set a “neutral” rating on the stock. Previous closing price of $23.50. Read More. Tweet This.

Tribune Media Co (NASDAQ:TRCO) is now covered by analysts at Goldman Sachs. They set a “neutral” rating on the stock. Previous closing price of $52.22. Read More. Tweet This.

United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE:URI) is now covered by analysts at Wolfe Research. They set an “underperform” rating on the stock. Previous closing price of $81.26. Read More. Tweet This.

WPP plc – American Depositary Shares each representing five (NASDAQ:WPPGY) is now covered by analysts at Jefferies Group. They set a “buy” rating on the stock. Previous closing price of $119.01. Read More. Tweet This.

Zeltiq Aesthetics Inc (NASDAQ:ZLTQ) is now covered by analysts at Piper Jaffray. They set an “overweight” rating and a $35.00 price target on the stock. 14.7% upside from the previous close of $30.52. Read More. Tweet This.

About a week and a half ago, I was taking stock of my blog – as I am oft to do when I am teaching EDTECH537. One of the things that I noticed was that I no longer receive newsletters from K12, Inc. and Connections Academy anymore, but I used to in the past (in fact I used to receive newsletters from several of the individual Connections Academy schools in several different states – but no more). As when I used to post many of these newsletters in the past, I would forget to remove the “unsubscribe me” links and assumed that someone had unsubscribed me from these lists. So I went to the websites for both companies to see if I could re-subscribe.

So I went to the websites belonging to the two companies to try and sign up for the newsletters again. It seems that the only thing I was able to find was a general form for more information that was designed for prospective students and parents/guardians. So I signed up…

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Three minutes later I received a call from one of K12, Inc.‘s telemarketers to try and sign my and my children up. The thing is that I don’t have children; and while the person who called was polite and pleasant, it wasn’t until I underscored this point that the person on the other end of the telephone was okay with letter me hang up.

Interestingly, I have also received three additional e-mails from K12, Inc. since this first day’s contact.

At the same time, I have received no additional contact from the other company.

I was reminded of an article I read about the application of for profit education within higher education – The Telemarketing of Higher Ed. I was also reminded of comments that I’ve heard my colleague Luis Huerta talk about many times, with the aggressive and predatory recruiting – as well as the churn – of students by these for profit cyber charter schools.